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Orange County scored the only goal and knocked Reno 1868 FC out of the playoffs on Saturday night in Irvine, Calif.

Orange County SC took a 1-0 win to advance to the United Soccer League Western Conference finals.

The narrow loss ended a historic year for Reno 1868 FC.

The only goal Saturday night was in the 29th minute after Michael Seaton fed Aodhan Quinn a ball on a break as Quinn put it past Reno goalkeeper Matt Bersano.

Reno had its chances, especially in the first 20 minutes of the match. Reno took five shots in the first 45 minutes, with just one on target. Reno continued to challenge Orange County in the final third throughout the match, recording 12 shots on the night.

The closest opportunity came off a Jerry van Ewijk free kick in the 65th minute, but it was saved by Andre Rawls.

Reno 1868 FC had many memorable highlights this season. Reno forward Brian Brown became the club’s all-time leading scorer moving up to 20 goals in a Reno 1868 FC kit. Forward Antoine Hoppenot finished with 13 assists in 2018, breaking Chris Wehan’s record of 12. The club also notched a club-record 16-straight matches without a loss.

Reno recorded another 15-win season, earning a second-straight playoff berth and advancing in the USL Cup Playoffs for the first time in its two-year history.